The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition September 1, 2020
The Trucker Newspaper Digital Edition September 1, 2020: Jim Mullen steps down as deputy administrator; Wiley Deck to assume leadership of FMCSA
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New Love’s Travel Stops in Illinois, Texas add total of 186 new truck parking spaces
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is now serving customers in Monmouth, Illinois, and Kermit, Texas, thanks to two travel stops that
ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index for July highlights driver shortage
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index, which includes data for July, showed an across-the-board downtick in the diffusion indexes after
The Trucker News Channel — Road Warriors
In this episode we have a story about a trucker abandoning a military tank along the interstate, Pilot Flying J’s Road Warriors contest winners, and
Report explores nation’s best-suited regions for expanded use of commercial electric trucks
BOULDER, Colo. — Five regions of the U.S. have been identified as possessing characteristics required for successfully expanding the use of electric vehicles in freight
U.S. Border Patrol agents find missing girl hidden in tractor-trailer at Texas checkpoint
LAREDO, Texas — A missing girl was found hidden inside a tractor-trailer at the Interstate 35 checkpoint by officers of the U.S. Customs and Border
Job Opportunities – September 2020 Digital Edition
Job Opportunities September 2020 Digital Edition: For owner-operators
Trucker’s Connection – September 2020 Digital Edition
Trucker’s Connection August 2020 Digital Edition: Your one stop shop for trucking jobs.
Independent Contractor – September 2020 Digital Edition
Independent Contractor September 2020 Digital Edition: Lawsuit against California city, police department claims discrimination against minority trucking contractors
Port of Savannah achieves 12.2% market share, making it top port for U.S. exports for first five months of this year
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Port of Savannah exported more loaded containers than any other port in the country from January through May of 2020, achieving
U.S. DOT issues guidance on revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today issued guidance discussing changes to the revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) that
Latest generation of WABCO lightweight single-piston air disc brakes now an option on International’s LT, RH series trucks
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Navistar has added WABCO MAXXUS L2.0 air disc brakes to the available options for International’s LT and RH series trucks, according
Indiana DOT plans installment of intersection conflict warning systems; hopes to significantly reduce crashes
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) plans to start installing intersection conflict warning systems (ICWS) in several locations today (Monday, Aug. 31); installation will
COVID-19 only one of the risks impacting commercial vehicle market, says ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. — In two of its latest reports, experts at ACT Research note that the COVID-19 pandemic is not the only issue that is
Drugs valued at nearly $65 million hidden in commercial shipments of cactus and limes
OTAY MESA, Calif. — In three separate incidents, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the ports of entry and commercial cargo facilities at
U.S. DOT requests public comment on a pilot program for additional HOS flexibility
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced August 28, that it is seeking public comment on a pilot
Cross-country convoy to commemorate 150th anniversary of America’s first woman voter to roll out on Monday
WASHINGTON — To recognize the 150th anniversary of America’s first woman voter, American Trucking Associations is partnering with the Louisa Swain Foundation and the Wyoming
Volvo LIGHTS project brings new charging options for electric trucks with UL certification of CCS2 connector
GREENSBORO, N.C. — In collaboration with Volvo Trucks North America and key suppliers participating in the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project, REMA
Kidnapped woman escapes 18-wheeler in Texas; another woman still in truck could be in danger
UPDATED Aug. 31, 2020 CISCO, Texas — Law-enforcement officials are asking for help finding a tractor-trailer that could be involved in human sex trafficking, according
Sales volume of used Class 8 tractors up 15% for July but average price, miles, age see drops
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class